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Featured Recipe: Strawberry Banana Cream Trifle

With Easter coming up, Celia thought it would be a great idea to feature a beautiful {paleo} dessert that would dress up any Easter brunch table. She more than hit the mark with this one... not only is it absolutely gorgeous but the taste is oh em gee amazing. My kids literally said it was the most delicious dessert they had ever had!!! They had no idea nor cared that it was gluten-free, grain-free and naturally sweetened... it's just that good! Ingredients: Coconut Pound Cake 6 eggs 1 C coconut milk ½ c honey 1 t vanilla extract 1 c coconut flour ¼ t baking soda ¼ t...

Featured Recipes: Springtime Refreshers

After such a long winter, I am oh so grateful for this porch worthy weather we have been having this past week. These two springtime beverages are perfect for sitting out on the patio watching the kiddos play in the backyard. Plus they make for great Mom + Dr. Brown approved treats to help cool the kids off as well! The first one featured here is an all natural lemonade sweetened only with watermelon and raw honey. Take that Minutemaid (and all other high fructose corn syrup sweetened drinks!) The second is more of a smoothie using frozen fruit...

Featured Recipe: Orange Honey Marmalade

So 0ne of the recipes Celia included in our meal plan coming up in a few weeks calls for orange marmalade... (spoiler alert: it also calls for beef ribs, chipotle, and cooking all day long in the crockpot... o.m.g. DELISH!) Surprisingly we were actually able to find a Dr. Brown approved bottled orange marmalade, but we thought it might be nice to have a fresh homemade version as well. Seriously, this stuff is so good! I can't wait to have it atop some paleo toast or biscuits! Check it out! Ingredients 2 lg oranges 1 lg lemon 3 T raw honey 1 cup dry...

Featured Recipe: Turkey Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Jalepeños

So if you are like me, you are probably always on the lookout for yummy appetizer recipes. These stuffed jalepeños are perfect for any occasion ... a family bar-b-que, a girl's night in, or even a fancy work party. Or make them for yourself over the weekend and have them available as quick, delicious real food snacks throughout the week. They are so good... you  may not want to share! 😉 Ingredients: 7 medium jalapeño peppers 6 oz herbed cashew cheese or herbed goat cheese 1 tsp paprika 1 package uncured turkey bacon Step 1: Preheat oven to 425F and wash jalepenos. Step 2: Slice in half...

Valentine’s Day Fun!

This post is going up a little later than I hoped because I've been busy running around like crazy preparing for Valentine's for my kiddos (last minute like I always do.) But I decided to share what all I've been up to while I should've been writing this blog entry featuring divine paleo chocolate covered strawberries (and I promise that recipe is included at the end!) So I tried my very hardest not to be "THAT" mom this year... you know the one who stays up late into the night creating pinterest-inspired Valentines?! Well, I had the best of intentions...

Mint Chocolate Yumminess…

So it's that time of year again where all the cute little Girl Scouts come around and taunt us real food eaters everywhere we look with tasty cookies that are connected to fond childhood memories. Since clearly there isn't a single box that is Dr. Brown approved, I do my best to limit myself to buying only two boxes of thin mints each year (sorry Girl Scouts), which I immediately put in the freezer, and slowly eat over the next few months doing my best to hide them from my children the entire time (I know I am a mean,...

Featured Recipe: Bacon Sandwich

Hey everyone! Today I'm featuring a super yummy creation that my friend (and right hand woman), Celia, introduced to me! Over the past three weeks, the hubs and I have been participating in a fast with our church, so we have had to incorporate some non-traditional eats into our everyday menu. This bacon "sandwich" has been one of our favorites! I'm not a huge bacon eater, but there is absolutely nothing quite like the crunch and flavor of a classic BLT. I was pleasantly surprised that this bread-less, pork-less entrée really did make a great substitute to one of my...

Featured Recipe: Grainless Italian Breadsticks

Hey guys... So in creating the meal plans for the upcoming month, I stumbled upon the best paleo Italian dough recipe I've tried. I know a lot of people are going gluten-free or low carb for the New Year, so I thought this would be a perfect time to share it! This particular dough was super easy to make AND work with, which I have found to be pretty rare when not using any glutinous grains! This time we made simple breadsticks,  but I am eager to try it out for pizza crust as well. =) Ingredients: 1½ c almond flour 2 teaspoons pizza seasoning,...

Featured Recipe: Artichoke Crusted Sirloin With Mushroom Sauce

Seriously, y'all. This recipe. Oh. Em. Gee. We have made this about 3 different times in our house in the last year, and each time I get to relive the magic of the artichoke crust and the creamy mushroom sauce. Plus, it is honestly so simple to make! Prepare this for your next date night in and your honey is sure to be impressed!!! Ingredients 2 lbs sirloin steak Artichoke Crust: 1 can artichoke hearts 1 t thyme 3 garlic cloves ¼ Cup plain goat or sheep yogurt 1 T dijon mustard ½ c almond meal 1 T coconut flour ½ t sea salt ¼ t black pepper, ground Mushroom Sauce 2 garlic...

Featured Recipe: Guiltless Chocolate Cupcakes

Hey all, This chocolate cupcake recipe has been much anticipated by all my friends because it is absolutely divine. Celia and I discovered it about a year ago when I decided to serve paleo friendly desserts at my sons' joint birthday party. It was such a hit that I have made it probably a dozen more times in the past year for different events. I also found the most amazing frosting recipe as well that day, and if you are a die-hard chocolate fan like myself, you will be sure to get your fix with this chocolate-on-chocolate treat! Guiltless Chocolate Cupcake...

Featured Recipe: Green Bean Casserole

So continuing on with the paleo friendly holiday dishes... this week's featured recipe is Green Bean Casserole! I was pleasantly surprised at how tasty this recipe turned out seeing that every green bean casserole I've ever had was probably smothered in a gravy made from processed, condensed soup! This one, on the other hand, is packed with high quality fresh and wholesome ingredients that are, of course, Dr. Brown approved. Celia and I are well on our way to creating a guiltless Thanksgiving feast for you all to enjoy. Save this link to your favorites... it's definitely a keeper! Ingredients: Oven-Fried...

Featured Recipe: Grainless Cornbread Dressing

Now that it is November, I'm starting to experiment in making Dr. Brown approved versions of Thanksgiving classics. Today I am featuring my absolute favorite Turkey Day dish ... Cornbread Dressing!! This recipe is adapted from a family recipe passed down from my maternal grandmother. She passed away when I was a small child, so this dish has always helped me to remember her and all the wonderful memories we made as a family during this special holiday. Being that my Mammaw's cornbread dressing is my absolute favorite holiday dish, I thought it would be rather hard to come up with...
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